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torrents_downloadToolbarHelper.exe threat report

Detected as Adware.Babylon File reputation report
MD5 7c2af64cb81aee56a9e6ec465eb6cae1
Latest seen 2021-01-04 15:36:53 (5 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-21 08:10:30 (9 years ago)
Size 37 KB
Signed by Conduit Ltd.

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Detection name
Adware.Babylon
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2021-01-04 15:36:53 (5 years ago)
File hash
7c2af64cb81aee56a9e6ec465eb6cae1
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.Babylon, part of the Adware threat category.

Category context

Programs that inject advertising, change browser behavior, or monetize traffic through bundled components. Related Adware reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-21 08:10:30 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-04 15:36:53 (5 years ago).

Digital signature

Signed by Conduit Ltd.. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

Aliases

This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.

Observed locations

ThreatInfo has seen this file in user or system paths listed below. Unexpected locations increase the need for local verification.

Recommended action

What to do next

  1. Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
  2. Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
  3. Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present. Review the Adware category for related samples and common context.

File context

torrents_downloadToolbarHelper.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Adware.Babylon, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-04 15:36:53 (5 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.

If torrents_downloadToolbarHelper.exe appears on your computer unexpectedly, treat it as suspicious. Check its location, digital signature, and recent system changes before allowing it to run. A full anti-malware scan is recommended when this file is detected as Adware.Babylon.

File Details

MD5: 7c2af64cb81aee56a9e6ec465eb6cae1
Size: 37 KB
First Published: 2017-05-21 08:10:30 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-04 15:36:53 (5 years ago)
Status: Adware.Babylon (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-04 15:36:53 (5 years ago)

Detection screenshot

torrents_downloadToolbarHelper.exe detection screenshot

The screenshot is a visual record of a GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection for this sample. Use the hash and metadata above as the primary identifiers when comparing the file on your system.

Overview

Signed By: Conduit Ltd.
Status: Valid

The signature on torrents_downloadToolbarHelper.exe is reported as valid. A valid signature helps confirm publisher identity, but it does not automatically make the file safe if the installer was bundled, abused, or downloaded from an untrusted source.

Common Places:

%programfiles%\download_energy
%programfiles%\the_game_creators_ltd
%programfiles%\mercan_programlar
%programfiles%\madlen.ucoz.com
%programfiles%\myashampoo
%programfiles%\best_security_tips
%sysdrive%\windows.old\program files\softonic-de3
%programfiles%\avanquest_es
%sysdrive%\dell\archivos de programa\iobitcom
%programfiles%\zynga

ThreatInfo has observed torrents_downloadToolbarHelper.exe in the locations listed above. Files found in temporary folders, user profile folders, startup locations, or unusual application directories should be reviewed more carefully than files installed under a known program directory.

File Names:

52 observed names
Download_EnergyToolbarHelper.exe MyAshampooToolbarHelper.exe The_Game_Creators_LtdToolbarHelper.exe Mercan_ProgramlarToolbarHelper.exe MadLen.uCoz.coMToolbarHelper.exe Best_Security_TipsToolbarHelper.exe softonic-de3ToolbarHelper.exe Avanquest_ESToolbarHelper.exe IObitComToolbarHelper.exe ZyngaToolbarHelper.exe Softonic_EnglishToolbarHelper.exe Mario_ForeverToolbarHelper.exe P2P_TorrentToolbarHelper.exe BS_PlayerToolbarHelper.exe myBabylon_EnglishToolbarHelper.exe Net_GamesToolbarHelper.exe myBabylon_English4ToolbarHelper.exe Hotspot_ShieldToolbarHelper.exe BrothersoftToolbarHelper.exe HiGamesToolbarHelper.exe Tube_search_NederlandToolbarHelper.exe DVDVideoSoftToolbarHelper.exe ImTranslator_ProToolbarHelper.exe Softonic_English_FFToolbarHelper.exe DigitalPoweredToolbarHelper.exe A0042133.exe A0044279.exe A0040514.exe A0136274.exe A0043988.exe A0040426.exe A0134159.exe A0085452.exe A0064930.exe A0040499.exe A0033934.exe A0134045.exe A0064788.exe A0040464.exe A0030676.exe A0032844.exe Vuze_RemoteToolbarHelper.exe Freez_Online_TVToolbarHelper.exe MyPlayCityToolbarHelper.exe WinloadToolbarHelper.exe iWinToolbarHelper.exe free-downloads.netToolbarHelper.exe Softonic-Eng7ToolbarHelper.exe Softonic_VLC_ENToolbarHelper.exe en-softonictoolbarhelper.exe fullscreensaversToolbarHelper.exe torrents_downloadToolbarHelper.exe

This hash has been seen with multiple file names. Alternate names can appear when software is updated, copied between folders, packed by an installer, or deliberately renamed to avoid recognition. Compare the exact MD5 above before assuming two names refer to the same file.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen torrents_downloadToolbarHelper.exe across 49 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Iran, Islamic Republic of
Share 14.2%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Iran, Islamic Republic of with 14.2% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 7 57.3%
Windows 10 28.5%
Windows 8.1 5.6%
Windows XP 3.4%
Windows 8 2.6%
Windows Vista 1.9%
Windows Embedded 8.1 0.4%
Windows Server 2008 R2 0.4%

The most common operating system signal for torrents_downloadToolbarHelper.exe is Windows 7 with 57.3% of observed hits. If your system differs from the common profile, check whether the file was introduced by a specific installer, archive, or removable device.

Analysis

torrents_downloadToolbarHelper.exe is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. PE header values are useful for triage, especially when they do not match the expected publisher, product, or release timeline.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point 0x0000172a
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 4
Raw data 34304

Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.

.text 25600 bytes · 74.6% of section data
MD5 16b42b13d770f53967addf2640121de0
.rdata 5632 bytes · 16.4% of section data
MD5 fb67b43bbaefe9a509a1fa445ba20855
.data 2048 bytes · 6.0% of section data
MD5 155631d5f29c741b01d20f5ba30baf83
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 3.0% of section data
MD5 1fcfc18872b82925837399c5e5af59b4

PE section names and hashes can reveal packing, injected resources, or unusual build artifacts. Sections with uncommon names, very large raw data, or hashes that differ from a trusted copy deserve additional review.

Report conclusion

GridinSoft detects this file as Adware.Babylon

This report identifies torrents_downloadToolbarHelper.exe by MD5 7c2af64cb81aee56a9e6ec465eb6cae1. It is part of the Adware report group. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 7c2af64cb81aee56a9e6ec465eb6cae1.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan and remove the object if the same hash is found. Use the Adware category to compare similar reports.